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Stay Central

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near National Museum of Scotland

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Snack bar
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The price is $126
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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XL - sleeps up to 4 | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

XL - sleeps up to 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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S (Double) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

S (Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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M (Double or twin) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

M (Double or twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

XXL - sleeps up to 6

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock

Private Dorm - The Ultimate Party Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

L (Executive Double of Twin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Day bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
139 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LL

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 17 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Sisters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George IV Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sneaky Pete's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stay Central

Stay Central puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 37 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Three Sisters Pub - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Stay Central offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Stay Central does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Stay Central?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Stay Central?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Stay Central.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stay Central?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Stay Central and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include National Museum of Scotland (5-min walk) and University of Edinburgh (5-min walk), along with Royal Mile (6-min walk) and Scottish National Gallery (8-min walk).
What's the area around Stay Central like?
Stay Central is a short 7-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Crystal, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1 night stay
We stayed for 1 night, our room was big, however very cold…. Breakfast was a bit of a farce menu with 6 choices and we were told only 2 available, don’t leave a menu and then tell guests there are only 2 choices
Tracie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

No room available even though we booked
They didn't have a room for us , so we had to find alternative accomodation, very disappointed
simon, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel, great location but over priced
Good clean hotel with friendly staff, great central location but over priced like all other Edinburgh hotels
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel for fun
Really accommodating staff with great common areas and a connection to a very energetic bar. Staff was delightful. Perfect location to see Edinburgh.
Jeff, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Edinburgh break
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!
Incredibly located on the Cowgate, the Stay Central was a short walk to anything you could want to see in Edinburgh. Very clean, updated, and comfortable, I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Edinburgh!
Danielle, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We have been travelling for more than 40 years, and my wife and I both agree, that this is possibly the best place we've stayed. Modern and clean rooms, and a short walk to the Royal Mile. There is also a great bar/restaurant downstairs.
Philip, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

If you’re looking for a party, this is the hotel for you! Music in the evenings, big screen watching of sports events, lots of young people hanging out. If you’re looking for a quiet night’s rest, suggest you avoid this place as the music goes late into the evening.
Stacy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Janae, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Loved the room
Sally, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay when visiting Edinburgh. Right next to all attractions and shops, Directly next to two great bars. Heavenly shower in the bathroom in our 6 person room. Can’t recommend enough!
Nicole, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sally, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Noisy!!
Very noisy until the early hours of the morning with a local disco next door. The double bed was very small
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Kiran, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great base
Perfect place to use as a base for exploring. Next door to a very lively bar so don’t expect perfect quiet. Though we managed to sleep no problem.
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

NOT Family Friendly thanks to Three Sisters
This hotel is NOT family friendly. The "disco" bar next to the hotel is open until 5am and has no semblance of a decent decibel to their music. No where on any website does it state that some of there rooms are directly above the bar (which ours was). The hotel has agreements with the bar so they inherently have a FLAWED business model. Their answer to the music is to "provide you earplugs". Talk about a lack of care for their patrons. I think they could easily spend a little money to completely soundproof the areas where people are trying to sleep. In addition to the music, we really "appreciated" the bar fight with the bouncers at 345am. If we would have known about the bar or the chance that we would have to compete our sleep with moronic drunk bar patrons, I would absolutely have booked elsewhere. And would recommend anyone else do so as well.
Timothy, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kent, 2-night trip
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